Jets tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson will become one of the highest paid offensive linemen in the NFL when he signs his new contract extension believed to be worth $60 million over six years and including some $34 million in guaranteed money.

Ferguson, who had two remaining years on his original six-year, $37.5 million contract, is now a Jet for life barring any unforeseen circumstances.

The Freeport native is expected to sign the contract Thursday, although the Jets, who don’t comment on these things until they’re complete, are not confirming that.

He sent this message on his Twitter account: “I am thankful for this oppoirtunity and happy to continue playing for NY.’’

Ferguson, who played in his first Pro Bowl this past season, was due to make $3.1 million in 2010 and $10 million in 2011.

The new contract is a six-year extension, which means Ferguson’s full contract is for eight years and $73.6 million and it ties him to the Jets through 2017.

The pressing question now is what the Jets plan to do with their other three core home-grown players with current contract issues: cornerback Darrelle Revis, center Nick Mangold and linebacker David Harris.

According to sources close to Revis, who’s been the most vocal about his desire for a new deal, there has been no progress between Jets management and Revis’ representatives.

The signing of Ferguson was seemingly the easiest for Jets GM Mike Tannenbaum to complete because Ferguson was not demanding top money at his position like Revis and Mangold reportedly are seeking.

Revis, who’s due to make $1 million in 2010, is seeking money that exceeds the $15.1 million per year Oakland cornerback Nnamdi Asumougha is making.

Mangold is believed to be seeking at least a similar contract to the five-year, $37.5 million deal the Rams center Jason Brown signed in 2009.

Harris surely wants to be paid at least similar money to the six-year, $48 million deal teammate Bart Scott signed as a free agent in 2009.